6 Tips for keeping your dog cool in the summer - Ceaser Millan?

Question

1. Keep your dog hydrated. Make sure your dog has access to water. If you're on the move, carry a portable bowl and bottle of water.

2. Different dogs have different needs. Darker coats absorb more heat than lighter coats, and overweight dogs dehydrate faster. Keep this in mind when taking your pack on a walk.

3. Never leave your dog in a parked car. A car retains heat, even in the shade. Add an overexcited dog to the equation, and dehydration can result. On long trips, keep the AC on or roll down the window, and make sure water is available.

4. Be innovative. A wet towel, a water spritzer, a kiddie pool, a fan in front of a pan of ice: these are all great ways to help keep your dog cool.

5. Dogs cool from the bottom up. Lay a wet towel under your dog instead of on top of her coat. Don't forget your dog's paws and stomach when spraying water.

6. Be vigilant! Watch for signs of dehydration. These include excessive drooling, lethargy, bloodshot eyes, and loss of skin.

Answer 1

Thank for the tips we use t have 6 dogs now we only have 3. Lost the others to canine cancer. Still have one that we caught in time to have surgery and chemo. Our digs might be a little spoiled....they want inside where it's cool.
We have one of the 4 gallon size watering jugs for them. The kind you turn upside down and it drains into the bowl (like a water cooler)
I hope a lot of people pay attention to this. Especially those that keep their pers out doors.
Thanks for reminding them

PS some dogs need the "firecracker medicine" lol
For the anxiety at hearing the loud noises.

Answer 2

Some great advice there thanks for taking the time out to remind ppl of this matter........Hope you dont mind but I would like to add one more too it!
We had a hell of a summer last time, a long coat akita and it was hitting him hard. We did all of the above at home when it was easy enough but away camping was a different matter. We discovered cooling vests, for dogs (you can get blankets too). You put them in water and they absorb the water and then you put it on the dog. they work cooling the animal using evaporation. It made a hell of a difference and had a cooling effect that lasted without further attendance for pretty much the whole day.
There are plenty of products out there in all different brands, but they all are based on the same idea of how they work.

Answer 3

Thanks. . .let me add one

7) Make sure your dogs are securely tied on a leash especially during the fireworks, they startle animals which leads to chaos among the animals and they run wild

Answer 4

Excellent tips!!!